Menopause Rewires the Brain

New brain scan research reveals menopause reshapes how women’s brains connect — and it’s not just about hot flashes or mood swings. Scientists at the University of Vermont studied 150 women aged 40-55 across menopause stages and found surprising brain differences between pre- and postmenopausal women. Contrary to expectations, the biggest changes weren’t during hormonal chaos (perimenopause), but after — in postmenopausal brains. Reduced connectivity in key thinking regions suggests estrogen shifts may quietly alter cognition long-term. The next step? Pinpointing exactly what cognitive changes this means — and whether they’re reversible or permanent. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a7207e549ad4e0a